M.A. in Economics

The MA in Economics is a terminal master’s program that equips its graduates with the advanced knowledge and quantitative skills required for an economic analyst in the business world, the consulting industry, a central bank or government.

The training provides a thorough understanding of fundamental economic principles, application of mathematical methods and modeling, and the use of computer software for large-scale data analysis. It is accomplished through the economics core and elective courses.

The course will give foundational knowledge of both pure and applied economics, with a focus on qualitative and quantitative economics. It put an emphasis on understanding and applying economics through experiential learning and hands-on activities, apart from classroom learning. The objective is to help the economics student strengthen domain knowledge and to hone applied skills that are needed in the real-world workplace.

The course provides practical exposure in terms of research and field practice and the weightage is more than 22%.

Eligibility

• Bachelor Degree with minimum 50% marks or equivalent.
• Students having CUET Score will be given preference in merit

Programme Outcomes

• Develop analytical mind for the learning of theoretical and empirical bases of economics as a field of study
• Extending the empirical and philosophical issues to economic thoughts and practices
• Develop critical thinking and analysis of significant economic issues
• Creating a bridge between theoretical constructs and practices
• Facilitate the pragmatic between school of thoughts and their impact on policies
• Using quantitative analysis and make a preview of their impact on economic policies
• Enhancing quality of life of people and their welfare
• Train the minds for futuristic research and development
• Develop a holistic world view for economic planning and integration
• Ability to relate recent economic development in the reforming and post-truth era

Programme Educational Objectives

• Graduates will be equipped to pursue higher education, Teaching, Research and competitive examinations like Indian Economic Services and Civil Services etc.
• Post graduates will drive entrepreneurship initiatives and start-ups in the fields related to Economics and Finance.
• Graduates will be able to serve Public, Private and NGOs to achieve personal enrichment and professional goals.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

• Instigate, Formulate, Estimate and Implement Economic issues with the help of Quantitative Economic analysis through SPSS etc.
• Identify, Comprehend, and Analyse the issues related to International Trade and Finance and related intermediaries like institutions and market etc.
• Investigate, Apprehend and visualise the impact of Economic and Natural Activities on Environment, Climate Change and Economic Sustainability.
• Understand, Scrutinize and Address Developmental Issues in Economics related to Health, Education, Human Development, Gender, and Integration among Economies.